Anyone ridden the Haute Route from Chamonix to Zermatt?

[RickBullotta]

Looking into doing this with 57Hours/eAlps this year and interested if anyone has done it and had any feedback. I love that region (we skied/snowboarded there this year) and would really like to check it out on a bike.

 

[pagheca]

I have been in the area hiking in the past, but not by bike, and didn't know about this "haute route". I love multidays rides and will follow this thread.

POSTEDIT: I looked into komoot and it suggests an emtb ride from Chamonix and Zermatt is more like 10 hrs (157 km) rather than 57. I guess you want to make it much more windy. Can you please share your track?

POSTPOSTEDIT: Just found 57Hours is an adventure travel company...

 

[borysgo2]

That is also my plan at some point. When I have a bit more time maybe next year.

Any information more than welcome.

Regards
Peter

 

[GVA Rider]

It's got a fair bit of hike-a-bike doing the usual trail. Lots of info online (in French, use auto translate). I can vouch for these guys, but they're only offering it once this year: MTB or EMTB Haute Route - Chamonix Zermatt

 

[sethimus]

i'm currently planing my own version, staying in huts and charging at mounting restaurants during lunch to top of the battery with the avinox fast charger. but not to zermatt (completely overrated) but even further east up the valais valley

 

[GVA Rider]

i'm currently planing my own version, staying in huts and charging at mounting restaurants during lunch to top of the battery with the avinox fast charger. but not to zermatt (completely overrated) but even further east up the valais valley

If you have dates and are open to someone joining, let me know. I'm Geneva based.

 

[surfshiny]

If you have dates and are open to someone joining, let me know. I'm Geneva based.

I’m Zurich based and would also be interested to get a group together

 

[borysgo2]

Any GPX available for the trip ?
It would really help to make a plan.

Thanks

 

[RickBullotta]

FYI, we're doing this with a guide/tour company, not on our own. Wife is going along and going to do it kind of posh.

 

[sethimus]

FYI, we're doing this with a guide/tour company, not on our own. Wife is going along and going to do it kind of posh.

those are all crazy overpriced imho

 

[sethimus]

Any GPX available for the trip ?
It would really help to make a plan.

Thanks

i‘m building a track atm, but still in recon phase basing it on videos i found from other ppl doing it. also, there are often several options i have no good intel on which is best. those tour guides mostly base it on easy trails probably, as their typical clientele is most likely 50+ and more into the scenic stuff. i‘m not, i want tech trails

 

[RickBullotta]

those are all crazy overpriced imho

Ha. Try booking a hotel room in Chamonix that time of year.

 

[RickBullotta]

i‘m building a track atm, but still in recon phase basing it on videos i found from other ppl doing it. also, there are often several options i have no good intel on which is best. those tour guides mostly base it on easy trails probably, as their typical clientele is most likely 50+ and more into the scenic stuff. i‘m not, i want tech trails

The route I’m doing supposedly is pretty demanding technically. Plus the tour company provides extra batteries mid day so you can get more riding in and longer climbs/descents.

And they carry your extra gear and the beer.

Worth every penny.

 

[GVA Rider]

i‘m building a track atm, but still in recon phase basing it on videos i found from other ppl doing it. also, there are often several options i have no good intel on which is best. those tour guides mostly base it on easy trails probably, as their typical clientele is most likely 50+ and more into the scenic stuff. i‘m not, i want tech trails

Look at strava heatmap to find the off-piste trails.

 

[GVA Rider]

Any GPX available for the trip ?
It would really help to make a plan.

Thanks

There are plenty, just google them. Trailforks is a great start.